NYT Hints and Solutions Found for Dec. 24, '24

Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with this helpful guide! Are you curious about the theme? Need a little nudge to crack this challenging puzzle? Look no further! This guide offers spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if you're stuck), a theme explanation, and the complete answer if you're ready to reveal it all.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 (December 24, 2024)

Today's Strands puzzle presents the clue: Who on Earth...? Seven words are to be found: six themed words and a pangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues & Hints

Need a helping hand without spoiling the fun? These hints point you towards the theme without revealing the answers.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Consider names commonly given to people.

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Hint 2: Think about names that also represent natural elements.

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Hint 3: These names are found in the natural world.

read moreSpoilers for Two Words

Stuck on a couple of words? These spoilers reveal two words and their placement in the puzzle grid. Only open if you need individual help!

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Brook

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Word 2: Willow

read moreThe Complete Solution

Ready to see the complete answer? This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their positions in the grid.

The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.

read moreTheme Explanation

Need a deeper understanding of the puzzle? This section explains the connection between the clue, the theme, and the words.

The themed words are all names that also refer to things found in nature (e.g., River). The clue, "Who on Earth...?" relates to the earthly, natural origins of these names.

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